Application of SiC-Si functionally gradient material to thermoelectric energy conversion device

Because of its high–temperature chemical stability, SiC ceramic is a promising material for high-temperature device applications such as thermoelectric energy converters. However, the electrical conductivity of SiC ceramic is too low for it to be used as a thermoelectric energy converter at the cold junction. Therefore, we propose a SiC-Si functionally gradient material (FGM) in order to improve the electrical conductivity of the SiC ceramic at the cold junction. An SiC rod was fired in a temperature gradient furnace. One end of the SiC rod was maintained at 2473 K and the other end was maintained at 1973 K for 30 min. After firing, the porous SiC edge fired at 1973 K was dipped into molten Si in order to infiltrate molten Si into the porous SiC. The microstructure of the FGM is classified into three regions: the SiC-Si composite material; the porous SiC ceramic; and the densified SiC ceramic. The electrical conductivity, the Seebeck coefficient and the thermal conductivity for each region of SiC-Si FGM was measured at 300 K; a figure of merit was calculated. The figure of merit of the SiC-Si FGM at the cold junction, at room temperature, was 10⁸ times higher than that of a nongradient SiC ceramic.     

Fabrication and properties of PLZT ceramics from spray-dried aqueous solution

PLZT ceramics with the composition of 9/62/38 (La/Zr/Ti) were fabricated from spraydried aqueous solution. Complete crystallization of the spray-dried powder is achieved after 1 hr calcination at 650‡ C as compared to 800‡ C, 1 hr for conventional mixedoxide method. Sintering environment plays an important role in the densification of PLZT ceramics. Densities of the atmosphere sintered samples are much higher than those of normal sintered ones. PLZT ceramics derived from spray-dried powders have properties comparable to those derived from sol-gel ones. The spray-dried method presents a less expensive and more effective approach in the synthesis of PLZT ceramics.     

关于传统与现代设计理念的思考

中国传统的思维方式深深地影响了中国传统陶瓷艺术设计，中国传统陶瓷艺术设计的历史脉络清晰，深入到设计思维系统的深层，才有助于我们对当前的陶瓷设计作出有效的转化。现代陶瓷设计的观念是对传统陶瓷文化的延续和发展，深入挖掘传统思维方式的源头活水，才是发展中国现代陶瓷设计的关键。     

建筑陶瓷企业实施精益生产研究

分析了建筑陶瓷企业实施精益生产的条件和当前推行精益生产的主要障碍，对应用中存在的问题进行了分析并提出了相关建议。     

Al2O3/TiB2/SiCw三元复合材料的力学性能及显微结构

以Al₂O₃为基体,SiC晶须和TiB₂颗粒两种增韧剂,采用热压烧结工艺制备了Al₂O₃/TiB₂/SiC_w三元复合陶瓷材料。研究了热压工艺参数对材料致密度的影响和晶须含量对该复合材料的力学性能和显微结构的影响。结果表明;随晶须含量的增加,该复合材料的热压温度和保温时间需要相应的增加;晶须拔出、裂纹偏转和晶须的桥接为该复合材料的主要增韧机理;随晶须含量的增加,该材料的室温断裂韧性增加;该材料的断裂韧性随温度的升高而呈增大趋势,并且晶须含量越高,材料的高温断裂韧性增幅越大。     

Al2O3—TiB2陶瓷刀具材料的高温氧化及其对刀具耐磨性能的影响

研究了Ａｌ２Ｏ３－ＴｉＢ２陶瓷刀具材料在１０００℃下的氧化行为，用ＸＲＤ、ＳＥＭ分析了氧化后的相组成及显微结构。结果表明：Ａｌ２Ｏ３－ＴｉＢ２陶瓷材料在１０００℃空气中氧化增重符合抛物线规律；随ＴｉＢ２含量的增加，该材料的抗氧化能力下降。     

ZST微波陶瓷在介质振荡器上的应用研究

用传统固相法制备ZST(氧化锆-氧化锡-氧化钛)系微波陶瓷,研究了ZST系微波陶瓷的组成对介电性能的影响。通过X-射线衍射(XRD)和HP8714ET网络分析仪对其晶体结构和微波介电性能进行研究,实验结果表明:少量掺Bi2O3的ZST系陶瓷材料可把烧结温度降低至1 260℃,微波介电性能较好;掺入量大于2%(质量分数)时,ZST系微波陶瓷在晶界偏析形成了Bi2Ti2O7新相,微波性能下降。用微波介电性能较好的ZST系陶瓷制成的介质振荡器进行测试,其电性能满足设计要求。     

陶瓷材料的冷加工与热处理

综述评述最近发展起来的陶瓷材料的烧结后冷加工热处理法“控制破碎成形加工法”，着重介绍该方法的由业，阐明其理论与实验基础，同时，介绍其应用并讨论其发展前景。     

Mechanical performance of ceramic matrix composite I-beams

Experimental studies have been performed on ceramic matrix composite (CMC) I-sections, which typify joint designs for CMC components. Axial loads and moments have been applied to activate delamination mechanisms. The maximum load bearing capacity has large variability, governed by the severity of manufacturing flaws located in the transition region of the I-section. This variability leads to an unsatisfactory design situation. Delaminations that form from these flaws arrest and behave in a stable manner, subject to a remanent load bearing capacity. This remanent capacity has minimal variability. Hence, design based on the remanent load would be robust. An expression for this design criterion is presented.     

Preparation of micro-arc oxidation coatings on magnesium alloy and its thermal shock resistance property

1. Introduction Due to their high specific strength, good electro-magnetic shielding characteristics, high damping characteristics, good cast ability, and excellent pol-ishing capability, magnesium alloys are extensively used in aeronautical, automobile, and electro- communication industries [1-3]. But magnesium has some disadvantages, such as low chemical stability, high negative electric potential, and low hardness, so it is necessary to use surface disposal to accommo-date the demand for re…